Corporate Counsel, Commercial Disputes & Litigation

Overview

Posted Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM

ACV is a technology company transforming how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.

Who we are: ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV) applies innovation and user-designed, data-driven applications and solutions to the automotive industry. Our network includes ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, Clear Car, MAX Digital, ACV Capital, True
360 and Data Services.

What we offer
:
We focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and offer a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

• Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
• Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, paid sick leave as applicable, 6 company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by law
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with opportunities to earn stock
• Retirement planning through the 401(k) plan

Position
:
Commercial Disputes & Litigation Counsel

Reporting
:
Report directly to the Assistant General Counsel – Litigation & Employment

• Advise on litigation strategy and actively manage day-to-day dispute and litigation matters (including pre-litigation), including drafting and responding to discovery requests, preparing court filings and briefs, preparing witnesses, conducting depositions, attending court as necessary, and responding to subpoenas.
• Partner with internal business teams to provide timely, accurate, business-focused legal advice to operations and customer-facing departments with clear, concise communications.
• Analyze and assess potential litigation risks and identify creative, practical solutions aligned with the company’s risk tolerance.
• Handle arbitrations, mediations, investigations, and related matters as needed.
• Manage litigation holds and the collection and review of documents and data for discovery, including via eDiscovery vendors.
• Develop and manage a nationally disbursed panel of outside counsel.
• Collaborate with business units to develop and improve litigation policies and processes (holds, eDiscovery, subpoenas).
• Develop and maintain litigation management tools and metrics to track status and trends in the portfolio.
• Provide status updates and litigation reports to key stakeholders as needed.
• Stay current on emerging litigation trends, tools, and laws impacting ACV.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 7 years of commercial litigation experience, including at least 3 years of litigation management experience in-house.
• Proven track record of handling in-house litigation, with preference for technology and B2B environments.
• Strong business acumen applied to legal advice.
• Adaptable and resilient with ability to assess risk and apply practical solutions.
• Experience litigating a variety of commercial and contractual disputes on both plaintiff and defendant sides; debt collection experience is helpful.
• Understanding of end-to-end litigation processes, legal research, eDiscovery, and contract drafting/interpretation.
• Ability to work under pressure with diligence, organization, and minimal supervision; provide clear, business-friendly advice.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills and the ability to drive issues to timely resolution.
• High level of professional ethics and integrity.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% or more of the workday.
• Proficiency with computers, software applications, and basic typing.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Compensation
: $153,000 - $191,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors as permitted by law.

No immigration or work visa sponsorship will be provided for this position.

Our Values

Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling

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